The Gift of Solitude
Solitude. What does it mean to you? A recent walk got me to thinking: What is the difference between being alone and being in solitude. Here’s what I came up with, and tell me if any of this resonates with … Continued
Solitude. What does it mean to you? A recent walk got me to thinking: What is the difference between being alone and being in solitude. Here’s what I came up with, and tell me if any of this resonates with … Continued
Today, I am halfway through a 30-day fitness challenge. I like this one. It covers all the important points – stretching, resistance, light cardio and mindfulness – no equipment needed. For example, instead of weights, I use my own body … Continued
You may have noticed by my treasures that I share each week, that I am easily amused. Take just today for example. I’m staying with a friend in Cayucos on the Central California coast, and our walk on the beach … Continued
August 6th is a tough day for me, the day my son died suddenly. Ironically, it’s also a year ago today that I underwent ankle surgery. Not a good day on my calendar. And so, I give myself this one … Continued
One of the things I like about the Stellar sleep app is the lesson modules that I listen to every morning and most have to do with exploring what is called “cognitive distortions.” This morning’s, for instance, addressed discounting the … Continued
Bupkes. That’s what came to me as I sat down to write my article today. I got nothing. This seems to be a recurring theme for me lately. My last few articles will back me up on this with topics … Continued
Imagine an entire month dedicated to creating happiness! Happiness Happens Month has been celebrated in August since 1999. A whole month dedicated to celebrating what makes you happy, and indeed creating joy into your own life and those around you. … Continued
This week in the U.S. we celebrate Independence Day, commemorating that day in 1776 when we became the United States of America. Of course, the birth of a nation does not happen on it’s own, so this year I propose … Continued
While my Monday blog is important to me and I make it a top priority, you may have noticed I’ve been missing these last couple weeks. That’s because I had to prioritize a few other things, like heat and water … Continued
Okay cat lovers, today I’m giving equal time to pets of the feline variety. In the past, I’ve written about “How to be More Like a Dog,” and there’s just as much we can learn from cats. You may have … Continued